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Coat Check Dream Song

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DShrF#mill as a choir of children
Urgent like the first day of May
False and inflatable feeling
DTugF#ms at Dmy senses, big as the Macy's Parade
DOne F#mbrick on top of another
Such as the measure of man
Planets are inset like diamonds
DOn F#ma graDvity halo, eternity's wedding band
DI sF#mlept with that dealer all summer
The ecstasy is still in my spine
Coat check I couldn't remember
DWalF#mked iDnto the winter, came out on the other side
AIn BmthGe South the sun is shining
Back in the East the lights went out
DStuF#mck on the ladder to heaven
On trial way back in The Hague
Lullaby sounds from the engine
DIn F#mmy StDyrofoam coffin, asleep on the interstate
DBlaF#mck globes, old symbols of freedom
A murderer still on the lam
Cities encircled in iron
DOn F#ma greDat silver beltway, democracy's shackled hands
DSeaF#mnce that brought us together
Objects we move with our mind
Coat check and I lost the number
DShoF#mrt slDeeves in the winter, fell back through the other side
AOuBmt iGn the West the cars are crashing
Up in the North the ice gave out.

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The story behind the song

Bright Eyes, founded by singer-songwriter and guitarist Conor Oberst, is known for its indie rock sound, often featuring Oberst alongside multi-instrumentalist Mike Mogis and arranger Nate Walcott, supported by a rotating cast of collaborators. This song appears on the 2007 album Cassadaga. Playing this song can feel like stepping into a vivid, introspective narrative, a hallmark of Oberst's songwriting.

AI-written from these sources:Bright Eyes (band) — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Coat Check Dream Song

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F#m

D F#m

Shrill as a choir of children

Urgent like the first day of May

False and inflatable feeling

D F#m D

Tugs at my senses, big as the Macy's Parade

D F#m

One brick on top of another

Such as the measure of man

Planets are inset like diamonds

D F#m D

On a gravity halo, eternity's wedding band

D F#m

I slept with that dealer all summer

The ecstasy is still in my spine

Coat check I couldn't remember

D F#m D

Walked into the winter, came out on the other side

A Bm G

In the South the sun is shining

Back in the East the lights went out

D F#m

Stuck on the ladder to heaven

On trial way back in The Hague

Lullaby sounds from the engine

D F#m D

In my Styrofoam coffin, asleep on the interstate

D F#m

Black globes, old symbols of freedom

A murderer still on the lam

Cities encircled in iron

D F#m D

On a great silver beltway, democracy's shackled hands

D F#m

Seance that brought us together

Objects we move with our mind

Coat check and I lost the number

D F#m D

Short sleeves in the winter, fell back through the other side

A Bm G

Out in the West the cars are crashing

Up in the North the ice gave out.

About Coat Check Dream Song Chords by Bright Eyes

Learn how to play Coat Check Dream Song by Bright Eyes with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Coat Check Dream Song chords”, “Coat Check Dream Song guitar chords”, or “Bright Eyes Coat Check Dream Song chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Coat Check Dream Song chords and for experienced players who want accurate Coat Check Dream Song lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, F#m, A, Bm, G.

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What key is "Coat Check Dream Song" in?

The chords for "Coat Check Dream Song" show the original chord names (including D, F#m, A, Bm, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.